What I find unfortunate, is that GTM doesn’t respond to these negative reviews online.

Some survey sites make an effort to respond to negative feedback online and try and resolve the issue; which I think gives a good impression.

How Much Money Can You Make?

Each survey that you’re sent has a particular value. They’re each worth a number of points. When you reach a 1000 points, you make $50.

So, if you take the example above – if you took around 28 of the above survey, for 35 points, then you’d almost be at your 1000 points.

If the 15 minute approximate time is accurate, then that would take you around 7 hours worth of survey taking.

That said, it would actually most likely be much more than this – because you are thrown off surveys for not being eligible very often.

Global Test Market also have a reward system, so you can save up you points and choose from a catalogue what you’d like to exchange them for, (for example, gift cards, e-certificates).

But, you generally need to participate in 20 to 30 surveys to actually reach a point where you can actually exchange and some customers say that the amount you get per survey, has been going down.

So, to make this thousand points would take up a great deal of your time.

A lot of time… and minimal reward. This is not unusual though, online surveys just do not pay very much.

In addition to this, there have been complaints that Global Test Market take a long time to pay out, some claiming that they have even been unable to get their points redeemed and their emails are not responded too.

A Common Problem With Paid Surveys Online:

Sometimes a survey will go on and on depending on your answers, I’ve spent 45 or so minutes on one survey and I know others have spent even more time than this.

Plus, there is further time wasted, because often you do not qualify for a survey and are kicked out – but you’ve already wasted time starting on it.

This is a common problem with a majority of survey sites I’ve tried. (One that avoids this really well, is YouGOV surveys).

I’ve taken 15 minutes answering questions – only to THEN be told I am not eligible. I find that pretty infuriating and I know I’m certainly not alone.

In fact, I know some people who have answered questions for THIRTY minutes, only to be kicked out after that… seriously, how crazy would you feel after that?

It doesn’t seem right that you shouldn’t be awarded something for attempting to answer their screening questions – rather than that time being completely wasted.

You’re told not to worry because you get 10 entries into their quarterly prize draw for $3,000 – seriously?

With millions of members, can you imagine how many entries are in this draw? That is really no consolation!

I don’t know about you, but I feel pretty ripped off having given out my own personal information, having been asked questions for 10, 20 or even 30 minutes and then be chucked out with no reward – and worst of all, this can happen time and time again.

Before you know it, an hour has gone by and you haven’t even been rewarded for a single survey.

A Common Complaint Against Global Test Market:

Many people complain that whenever they email Global test market, they get no response.

They may email them multiple times and hear nothing back… Well, I do see this often happen with survey sites.

That said; you get plenty of other people who never have these complaints at all! So, you can’t really judge the site on this alone.

However, there is no doubt that Global test market will be making a big profit from people filling in these surveys – and if they want to stand out from the “scams” then they should always make sure they respond to their customer enquiries.

In addition, people claim that on occasion, when Global Test Market do reply to emails regarding redeeming points – they’re promised their checks should arrive in a certain number of weeks and are left waiting…

Ok…but enough of the negative, is there anything positive to say? Let’s check out the PROS vs CONS!

PROS

I actually found it super simple to sign up with Global test market.

Easy to navigate, some survey sites are pretty confusing.

Regular emails alerting you to new surveys.

Free to join.

You can exchange points for a variety of rewards.

CONS

A fair bit of effort, for minimal award – same with all surveys though!

Constantly risk being chucked out of survey, if you’re not eligible, (even once you’re near the end of a survey.. again, just a common survey complaint).

You can wait 5 weeks or longer for payment, (and there have been complaints from people who have not been paid or had to wait months).

Hiya, yep it’s a minor amount. I’d say only bother doing surveys if it’s in conjunction with other stuff that will actually make you money, and only because you want a little break or something — like if you were to stop and play a game. Otherwise, don’t bother.

This is a great review on GTM and making money from online surveys! What a waste of time! You would probably make alot more money by acting like a Homeless person on the streets and pan handle for more than just pocket change.

The Title “Rags to Niches” says it all, if you want to wear rags then stick to these surveys but if you want to be clothed in something more fashionable then invest your time in something that really interest you with more options available to you in one central location.

The Wealthy Affiliate Program that you are referring others to is 100% legit and you can’t go wrong especially with their immediate support when needed.

Hey Troy, thanks for your comment. Yep, seems like a waste of time to me – it is a crazily lol amount, but I think some people actually enjoy taking these! I decided to give it a go once a day with a survey, just to see how long it would take. I did do one yesterday on opinion outpost, (which I prefer) and that survey was actually, (believe it or not) quite enjoyable! So, I wouldn’t mind if they were all like that. But yep – if you want to properly start earning money, I’d recommend Wealthy Affiliate to newbies first.

I was looking at reviewing this site just recently but I shied away from it due to some now really bad reports. With the increase to cashout, lower survey points awarded, screening out after completing surveys and overall horrible customer service, people are now turning to other survey sites (apparently!)

Yep! Well, not a fan of survey sites generally – but considering this was apparently one of the best ones out there originally, I don’t like it very much. Overall, I prefer swagbucks or slice the pie. Thanks for your comment

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